Another year and the pandemic is still ongoing.
On the bright side, NYC got some kind of normalcy based on vaccination status. Certain events and indoor dining became available. Since Thanksgiving weekend of 2021 and the new variant was announced and suddenly cases spiked again.
Let's focus on the positives...
I was able to complete my LPN-RN (ADN) program during the pandemic. The experience was rewarding but I feel that it will take me a while to recover from it. Working full time, weekly clinicals on the last term, and commuting to Harlem and then back to Brooklyn was a clusterfuck of its own. I managed. Graduation happened which I forced myself to attend.
A lot of things in my life was on pause especially losing touch on things I love doing - read books, watching movies, and trying new cuisines to name a few.
I also recently turned 31 and this is my 3rd birthday here and I still enjoy walking around NYC. I seriously love taking photos of buildings and sceneries around the city. Nothing to crazy on my birthday other than good company and dinner.
I finally have a car and I'm almost getting the hang out driving around NYC. I've never tried driving during rush hour in the middle of Manhattan and I am not quite sure if I really want to try. This is one of my favorite scenes in NYC and to be able to drive by it is a dream come true. I need to get better at parallel parking. A few years ago, I would have been opposed to owning a car in NYC but here we are.
I am grateful about friendships that I've made during the pandemic. To name a few, the photo above are two ladies I met during my nursing program and became the regular people that I'm able to meet and dine with once in awhile. It's nice to have regular lady friends.
My darling stuffed animal piggies!
For 2022, some goals include finding a new employment, visiting a new city, doing a road trip, read novels, and watch tons of movies. Maybe even a fresh start in doing "touristy" things while finding hidden gems in NYC. Plenty of cuisines that I have yet to try.
Realistically, I should spend more time at home watching movies as I get a new career together and make my car payments.. hahaha! May this year be the year that I stick to a budget.
Until next time!
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